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| Start | September 1, 2022 |
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| End | October 31, 2022 |
Compete in Ranked Battles Series 13 with the power of special Pokemon that are normally restricted from battle.
You'll be able to full your team with Legendary and Mythical Pokemon for the ultimate test of strength!
Ranked Battle Series 13 Rules And Legal Pokemon
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| Start | June 17, 2022 |
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| End | June 19, 2022 |
From June 17 to 19, Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style and Urshifu Single-Strike Style will appear in Max Raid Dens!
Rewards range from EXP Candy XL to Armorite Ore and Dynite Ore, so don't miss your chance to battle Urshifu!
Version 2.0.0 for Pokemon HOME has been announced and will provide compatibility for Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus. This will finally allow transfer between the games.
| Duration | May 5, 2022 to May 9, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | April 22, 2022 - May 5, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Rewards | 50 Battle Points |
You can now sign up for the Global Challenge 2022 Spring Online Competition! From May 5 to May 9, 2022, players can participate in a Doubles Online Competition that allows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset.
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive 50 Battle Points after participating in at least three battles.
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| Start | April 22nd, 2021 (Fri.) |
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| End | April 25, 2022 (Mon.) |
| Code | EU1C2022G1FT |
To celebrate the 2022 European International Championships this April 22 to April 24, 2022, players who watch streams of the championship will receive the 2020 Champion Marco Fiero's Dracovish!
Special Dracovish Distribution
To celebrate the 2022 European International Championships this April 22 to April 24, 2022, players who watch streams of the championship will receive a unique code for Dracovish!
Special Dracovish Distribution
Players who participated in 3 or more battles during the April International Challenge can now download their Shiny Galarian Moltres via Mystery Gift!
| Duration | April 15, 2022 to April 17, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | March 31 - April 14, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Moltres |
The April International Challenge has begun! From March 15 to 17, players can participate in a Doubles Online Competition that allows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset. Registration is ongoing until April 14, 2022 so don't miss it!
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive a shiny Galarian Moltres as a prize after participating in at least three battles.
April International Challenge 2022
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| Start | April 1, 2022 |
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| End | TBD |
Starting April 1, 2022, Bonsly and Sudowoodo will appear more often in Max Raid Dens! If you are lucky enough, you might even encounter a Shiny Sudowoodo! Check out the Wild Area now!
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 Bonsly
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 Sudowoodo
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| Start | March 18, 2022 |
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| End | March 27, 2022 |
Ancient fossil Pokemon are appearing in the Galar region! From March 18, to March 27, 2022, you have a chance to encounter and catch fossil Pokemon in Max Raid dens. If you're lucky, you may even encounter a Shiny Tyrantrum!
| March 18 to March 27, 2022 Max Raid Event |
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 Tyrunt
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 Tirtouga
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 Archen
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 Amaura
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 Tyrantrum
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 Carracosta
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 Archeops
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 Aurorus
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Players who participated in 3 or more battles during the March International Challenge can now download their Shiny Galarian Zapdos via Mystery Gift!
| Duration | March 11, 2022 to March 13, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | February 24 - March 10, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Match Rules | Ranked Battle Series 12 |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Zapdos |
The March International Challenge has begun! From March 11 to 13, players can participate in a Doubles Online Competition that allows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset.
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive a shiny Galarian Zapdos as a prize after participating in at least three battles.
| Duration | March 11, 2022 to March 13, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | February 24 - March 10, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Match Rules | Ranked Battle Series 12 |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Zapdos |
You can now sign up for the March International Challenge. From March 11 to 13, players can participate in a Doubles Online Competition that follows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset.
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive a shiny Galarian Zapdos as a prize after participating in at least 3 battles.
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| Start | February 22, 2022 |
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| End | February 28, 2022 |
As part of Pokemon's countdown to Pokemon Day, the Galar Region is host to Gigantamax Pokemon featuring the Kanto Staters! Starting February 22, 2022, players have a chance to encounter and catch Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise with the Gigantamax Factor!
| February 22 to February 28, 2022 Max Raid Event |
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 Gigantamax Venusaur
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 Gigantamax Charizard
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 Gigantamax Blastoise
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The Pokemon Company is kicking off Pokemon Day with a countdown of event announcements for various games, all leading up to a special announcement on February 27, 2022!
New information for Pokemon Sword and Shield will be revealed on February 22, 2022 at 2 PM PT.
It's currently unknown what news will be revealed on February 22, but we'll make sure to keep you up-to-date with the latest information!
Pokemon Day 2022 and Event Details
Players who participated in 3 or more battles during the February International Challenge can now download their Shiny Galarian Articuno via Mystery Gift!
February International Challenge Rewards
| Duration | February 18, 2022 to February 20, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | February 3 - 17, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Match Rules | Ranked Battle Series 12 |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Articuno |
The February International Challenge has begun! From February 18 to 20, players can participate in a Doubles Online Competition that follows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset.
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive a shiny Galarian Articuno as a prize after participating in enough battles.
February International Challenge
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| Start | February 11, 2022 |
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| End | February 20, 2022 |
The Galar Region is overloading in sweetness this February! Beginning today until February 20, 2022, you have a chance to encounter Milcery with Gigantamax Factor in Max Raid Battles!
All Milcery encountered in these raids drop Sweets, including the rare Start Sweet and Ribbon Sweet!
| December 31st, 2021 to January 9th, 2022 Max Raid Event |
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 Milcery
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| Duration | February 18, 2022 to February 20, 2022 |
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| Registration Date | February 3 - 17, 2022 |
| Battle Format | Doubles |
| Match Rules | Ranked Battle Series 12 |
| Rewards | Shiny Galarian Articuno |
Registration for the February International Challenge has begun. From Feb 3 to 17, players can sign up for a Doubles Online Competition that follows Ranked Battle Series 12's ruleset.
Players who participate in this Online Competition will receive a shiny Galarian Articuno as a prize after participating in enough battles.
February International Challenge
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| Duration | February 1, 2022 (Tue.) 9:00 PM PDT - August 31, 2022 (Wed..) 4:59 PM PDT |
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Ranked Battle Series 12 has begun! From February 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022, two Legendary Pokemon are useable in competitive play as well as Dynamax and Gigantamax.
Check out our list of past news for information on the events, distributions, and wild areas news you may have missed!
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